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A handheld Xbox? Microsoft’s gaming chief can’t stop thinking about it
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Ev1L AuRoN
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I believe Microsoft doesn't even need Xbox hardware to dominate the handheld market. They just need to create a custom version of Windows for this purpose. All manufacturers would adopt it because Microsoft would be removing this R&D cost from them and offering something of better quality due to the integration with the OS.
Microsoft would have its own store guaranteed on the OS and, as a bonus, another market to sell Game Pass. Integrating Steam into the OS shouldn't be a problem since the Steam launcher is quite flexible regarding the execution of its applications.
Microsoft would have its own "Android" since it would be the de facto distributor of the OS for this entire ecosystem (I'm aware that it already is, since they're all based on Windows, but it's still an imperfect experience. If Microsoft doesn't act, Linux might mature enough to steal this position, potentially influencing the desktop market as well).
Microsoft would have its own store guaranteed on the OS and, as a bonus, another market to sell Game Pass. Integrating Steam into the OS shouldn't be a problem since the Steam launcher is quite flexible regarding the execution of its applications.
Microsoft would have its own "Android" since it would be the de facto distributor of the OS for this entire ecosystem (I'm aware that it already is, since they're all based on Windows, but it's still an imperfect experience. If Microsoft doesn't act, Linux might mature enough to steal this position, potentially influencing the desktop market as well).
SportsFan581
Member
The block chain bit is an Epic thing, but I don't see it. There is costs to the backend of these stores/platforms. They all work to make their platforms be the one you want to use and thus be where you spend money.
If it got to the point where the game makers (devs/publishers) are selling these block chain keys directly what is the driver for creating the platforms that we play the games within. Are we back to a time before Steam where we don't have unified friends lists etc? Honestly, it sounds like something that would sound like a good idea to developers but would be a confusing mess for players.
If it got to the point where the game makers (devs/publishers) are selling these block chain keys directly what is the driver for creating the platforms that we play the games within. Are we back to a time before Steam where we don't have unified friends lists etc? Honestly, it sounds like something that would sound like a good idea to developers but would be a confusing mess for players.
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DenchDeckard
Moderated wildly
This sounds exactly what I want. Make the pc xbox eco system just run the console sdk.
Figure it out ms
Figure it out ms
CityHunter1981
Member
Could be interesting, Microsoft has the money to sell the hardware at a loss in the beginning, so pretty sure it will be the best deal on the handheld market (price-performance ratio).
However shortly afterwards will other companies release again handhelds which will have better performance for a higher price. Microsoft’s success will depend on how attractive they can make the price compared to the competition.
However shortly afterwards will other companies release again handhelds which will have better performance for a higher price. Microsoft’s success will depend on how attractive they can make the price compared to the competition.
Deputy Moonman
Member
I have no interest in an xbox handheld. It would make a great gamepass system but I'd never buy one.
They made the touchscreen "Metro UI" that could be navigated with directional buttons too. Nobody liked it, they really need to specialise here and not shoehorn it into windows.
rodrigolfp
Haptic Gamepads 4 Life
MS making a custom Windows with Steam integration would make zero difference for the quality plus Steam is not theirs to be their store.
Ev1L AuRoN
Member
They can polish the experience and their store can be front and center, steam will be an option (if they cut steam people will not use their custom OS)
ShadyAcshuns
Member
Only way I'd be interested in one is if it had good battery life, and I could play all my digital games on it OFFLINE. Never gonna happen.
64bitmodels
Reverse groomer.
Ah yes because Nintendo rumors are trustworthy and totally accurate to the system at launch
Haint
Member
You'd have a lot of trouble finding someone willing to put money down on it not being a 3000-series based T239 or similar derivative at this point. For perspective 5000 series GPUs are likely to be available for several months before Switch 2 launches. 2020 technology being sold as the new hotness in mid 2025.
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